Cassandra Putney
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
Direct Support Operator (DSO) Contract Flight Instructor with active TS/SCI and CI Polygraph with intelligence, management, and flight experience gained from 6 years as an Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst in the United States Air Force. Afghanistan combat veteran with 700+ flight hours held on the AC-130J. Trains Air Force DSO students on AC-130J flight operations, to include on the ground and flight training. Holds extensive experience in the Pashto language as well as instructor capabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
DSO Contract Flight Instructor
Leidos
Hurlburt Field, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Instructed students on all aspects of aircraft operations, from pre-flight inspection to post-flight review.
- Provided personalized instruction for each student's individual needs and learning style.
- Created lesson plans tailored to the individual student's objectives and level of experience.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress throughout training program.
- De-briefed students after flights to work through issues, answer questions and use teachable moments to correct serious problems.
- Documented student activities and progress to monitor development and proactively identify concerns.
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst
25th Intelligence Squadron, USAF
Hurlburt Field, FL
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
- Abstracted key environmental information to employ wide range of high-tech systems and weaponry.
- Secured and protected air, land and sea positions from enemy attack.
- Assisted in development of weapons and tactics.
- Planned and conducted activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time, providing students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
- Key role in the analysis of information and timely relay to ground SOF teams
- Established schedules, delegated work and monitored employees for compliance with standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies And Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Pashto Language
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CASkills
- Special Forces Operations
- Combat Experience
- Cryptologic Expertise
- Training and Development
- Supervision & Leadership
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Independent Worker
- Crew Resource Management
- Student assessments
- Safety Management
- Instructional Material Development
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Student Mentoring
- Equipment Demonstration
- Emergency Procedures
Languages
Pashto - Full Professional Fluency
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Graduate - Airman Leadership School. Recognized as top 10% of NCOs by leadership and peers.
- Superior Performance - Defense Language Institute. Given to top 10% of DLI graduates.
- Air Medal (2) and Aerial Achievement Medal (1) - given for outstanding participation in aerial combat operations.
Timeline
DSO Contract Flight Instructor
Leidos
05.2023 - Current
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst
25th Intelligence Squadron, USAF
06.2017 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies And Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Some College (No Degree) - Pashto Language
Defense Language Institute
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